10-11 October Online Summit: Henry VIII and his in-laws £45.00

Join Tudor Times for two consecutive afternoons of talks on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2026 4pm London time from six experts discussing Henry VIII and his in-laws with an introductory talk about the importance of family networks at the Tudor court.

So much focus is placed on Henry's queens as individuals that we often forget that in the sixteenth century marriages were family alliances, rather than personal relationships. By looking at Henry's in-laws we can gain a much wider understanding of how political power was won and lost in sixteenth century Europe

Included in the price are six downloadable .pdf family trees, showing 6 generations of the families of Henry's in-laws. These will be sent out two weeks before the summit.

When you purchase your ticket, you will provide us with your email address so that we can send you the link to the Summit, a couple of days before it begins.

The session will be recorded, and a link to the recorded session (valid for one month) will be circulated after the live event has closed. 

Our fantastic line up of speakers is:

SATURDAY

Dr Melita Thomas discussing how social networks were an important element of developing power and influence in the sixteenth century.

Prof. Catherine Fletcher's book, Our Man in Rome, tracked the progress of the annulment of Henry and Katharine of Aragon's marriage. She will be talking about Henry's relationships with Katharine's Spanish and Habsburg connections.  

Gareth Russell has undertaken substantial research on the Boleyn family and their Irish relatives, the Butlers and he will be discussing the importance of this extended family at Henry's court. 

Dr Elizabeth Norton's new book on Jane Seymour has uncovered a wealth of fascinating information about the Seymour family and how they influenced the Tudor court.

SUNDAY

Dr Valerie Schutte's 2026 book re-assesses the diplomatic and political framework of Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves and the wider European role played by her ducal family. 

Dr Kirsten Claiden-Yardley wrote her PhD thesis on the Howard family and she will be discussing how this extremely numerous and politically influential clan interacted with the king.

Dr Linda Porter acclaimed book, Katherine the Queen: The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr showcased her extensive knowledge of the Tudor court, and she will examine the Parr family and their long service to the Tudor crown.